Off-Season
Short lines galore on some weekdays
Best time to go
January – February
September – October
Shoulder Season
Avoid peak Spring Break (around Easter)
Okay time to go
March – May
November
Peak Season
Front of Line will save your life
Worst time to go
June – August
December

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  1. 1.5
    Light Crowds?

    Short Lines?

    Very crowded at Universal! The lines are moving very slowly.

  2. 2.5
    Light Crowds?

    Short Lines?

    Way too crowded! You need Universal Express to skip the lines.

  3. 1.0
    Light Crowds?

    Short Lines?

    Don’t go in late December, way too crowded! If you don’t buy the Universal Express pass, you won’t much done.

  4. 2.5
    Light Crowds?

    Short Lines?

    Weekdays in early December are empty, but it gets crowded later in the month.

  5. 1.5
    Light Crowds?

    Short Lines?

    Do not go on Sundays! Very crowded! 2 hour lines for some rides, not worth it.

  6. 5.0
    Light Crowds?

    Short Lines?

    Weekdays on the first week of December aren’t crowded at all. Great time to go!

  7. 2.5
    Light Crowds?

    Short Lines?

    Please take advantage of HP land early entry! Forbidden Journey gets PACKED!

  8. 4.5
    Light Crowds?

    Short Lines?

    Not crowded at all during the week right now. Short lines for everything.

  9. 3.5
    Light Crowds?

    Short Lines?

    If you’re going on a weekend, go on Sunday. It’s a lot less crowded than Saturdays.

  10. 1.5
    Light Crowds?

    Short Lines?

    Very crowded on the week of Thanksgiving. Universal Express is a must, otherwise avoid going.

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